Leading the way in care for People Living with HIV since 1986, Cempa Community Care (formerly Chattanooga CARES) was founded to provide social service advocacy, care, and assistance to those impacted by HIV/AIDS.

In 2002, we expanded our services to include a medical clinic to offer treatment and services specializing in Infectious Disease, in particular HIV. Today we offer a full range of specialty services in Infectious Disease treatment and care.

Jay Sizemore

James Sizemore, MD, MPH

Chief Medical Officer

The clinic is open 40 hours weekly. The clinic is closed daily from 12:00 – 12:30 PM. Staff are available for emergencies.

Do you have an emergency and need to speak with a provider? Call 423.265.2273

*Deaf services available 

Cempa Community Care provides care for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients. Regardless of whether or not a patient is able to pay, we provide services and can offer payment plans.

Additional Services Include

Primary Care
Women’s Health Services
Pharmaceutical Services
Dental Services
Telehealth Services

Questions regarding COVID-19?

Visit the Tennessee Department of Health’s COVID-19 Resource Website for the most up to date guidance about COVID-19.

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